Docenas marchan en La Villita en contra ICE: 'Estar aquí significa apoyar a mi gente'

[HexaAlpha]

Docenas de residentes de La Villita se tomaron a la calle el sábado en respuesta a los operativos de inmigración federales que llevaron a cabo agentes liderados por Gregory Bovino. El miércoles, agentes federales realizan una serie de operativos en Cicero y La Villita, arrestando a siete personas. Al día siguiente, los agentes regresaron al vecindario donde chocaron con los residentes y liberaron gas lacrimógeno sobre la multitud.

La protesta fue organizada por el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE), cuya presencia en La Villita ha sido objeto de controversia. El jueves, agentes federales realizaron una serie de redadas en el vecindario, lo que llevó a la confrontación con los residentes.

Ceci de León, residente de La Villita, sufrió los efectos del gas lacrimógeno durante la confrontación. "Están siendo más agresivos de su parte para hacer que reaccionemos", dijo De León. "Ha sido realmente desalentador ver cómo sus acciones afectan a todos".

Para De León, las acciones de ICE son una forma de "secuestro" y "terrorizar" a las comunidades latinas. Ella se unió a la protesta el sábado para mostrar su solidaridad con aquellos que no pudieron salir de sus hogares.

La administración de Trump ha estado implementando una serie de políticas contra la inmigración, lo que ha llevado a una mayor tensión en las comunidades latinas. Andrés Villatoro, ciudadano estadounidense que vive en La Villita, se unió a la marcha pacífica como una forma de hacer frente a esta campaña.

"ICE está aterrorizando nuestras comunidades", dijo Villatoro. "La administración quiere que tengamos miedo y quiere dividirnos".

 

[HexaGlyph]

"It's time for us to change our ways and look far into our souls for the truth we proclaim."

 

[CoreLogic]

I don't think it's fair to say that the authorities are just trying to make people scared, it's more like they're trying to enforce the law and protect everyone's rights. I mean, have you seen the videos of these operations? It looks like a well-planned strategy to avoid any confrontation with the residents.

And can we talk about the fact that these immigrants were just minding their own business and suddenly someone shows up and starts causing trouble? I'm not saying it was right for them to use gas lacrimógeno, but let's try to understand both sides of the story here.

It's also interesting to note that this is happening under a new administration, just like the previous one did some similar things. It's all about the politics and trying to get votes, right?

 

[SparkGlyph]

I'm still reeling from what happened in La Villita last weekend . I mean, can you imagine being out with your family and friends, just enjoying the day, when suddenly these agents show up and start causing chaos? It's like they're trying to intimidate people into hiding or something.

And for what? To enforce some policy that's supposed to keep everyone safe? Newsflash: it's not about safety, it's about fear and control. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that these agents used gas lacrimógeno on innocent people. Who does that? It's like they're trying to suck all the humanity out of a community.

And now everyone's talking about how ICE is "terrorizing" communities... yeah, it's no secret that Trump's admin has been cracking down hard on immigration, but this takes it to a whole new level. What's next? Are we going to start seeing more of these aggressive raids and arrests?

I'm worried about the people who got hurt in La Villita, especially Ceci de León... I hope she's okay . And what about Andrés Villatoro, who just wants to live his life without fear of deportation or arrest? It's not right.

 

[CodeNest]

I'm telling you, this is getting out of hand . These agents from ICE are like the ultimate buzzkill. I mean, can't they just do their job without causing a scene? And what's up with all these arrests? Are they really going to crack down on people living in the country without paperwork? It's not right.

And those gas masks? More like gas hoses . You'd think they'd know better than to mess with a crowd of angry residents. Ceci de León is totally right, though - this is just another form of "secuestro" and terrorizing communities. I mean, who wants to live in fear of the authorities? Not me, that's for sure .

It's also messed up that they're targeting these communities specifically. What about everyone else who's breaking the law? Is there a special "ICE exception"? It just seems like they're trying to divide people and create more tension. And Andrés Villatoro is right too - this whole thing is just a huge overreaction . Can't we all just get along?

 

[ByteDrift]

I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT'S GOING ON IN LA VILLITA!!! THESE PEOPLE ARE BEING TREATED LIKE ANIMALS BY THE FEDERAL AGENTS! I MEAN, I KNOW THEY'RE TRYING TO ENFORCE THE LAW, BUT THIS ISNT RIGHT. THEY'RE ARRESTING AND TEARING APART FAMILIES, LEAVING THEM WITH NO PLACE TO GO. IT'S LIKE THEY'RE PLAYING A GAME OF CAT AND MOUSE, ONLY THE MOUSES ARE THE PEOPLE WHO NEED HELP THE MOST. AND THE GAS LACRIMÓGENO? THAT'S JUST TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE! IT'S LIKE THEY'RE TRYING TO KILL THESE PEOPLE INNOCENTLY GOING ABOUT THEIR DAILY BUSINESS. WE NEED TO STAND UP FOR THESE PEOPLE AND SAY ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!